Childminder EY445301

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 8 October 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports younger children's language skills successfully. She talks to them constantly and uses new words that extend their vocabulary and learning well, for example, she describes 'red tractors' and 'green balloons'.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with them to support children's emotional needs well, for example, helping children to be polite.  The childminder is a positive role model. She is calm and considerate to children's needs, providing them with cuddles and reassurance, as well as fun and challenge within firm boundaries. This helps children to learn how to behave well and suitably prepares them for their next stages of development.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to reflect on her practice and identify areas for further improvement. This helps her to support children's ongoing needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan well enough for children to enjoy age-appropriate books and develop their early writing skills when making independent play choices.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to stay seated at mealtimes, and help them develop their social skills and learn how to be safe.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend opportunities for children to enjoy age-appropriate books and develop their early writing skills more freely during their everyday play choices  develop children's social skills and how to keep themselves safe at mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector toured parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she manages her practice, and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's development records and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder confidently identifies signs and symptoms that may suggest children's welfare is at risk. She has clear procedures to ensure she contacts the relevant professionals promptly, if she has concerns. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date by attending training and researching various topics, such as online safety. This helps her to provide increased systems that keep children safe. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made good improvements to her practice and addressed the actions and recommendations successfully. For example, she has improved the way she observes and assesses children's development. The childminder now effectively monitors children's progress. She confidently identifies their abilities and sets plans to support any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She plans interesting and challenging experiences, which children enjoy. The childminder shares children's progress with parents regularly, encouraging them to contribute to their children's learning. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to play imaginatively. For example, children copy their favourite characters by wearing toy safety googles as they play with pretend drills, which helps children to learn some aspects of safety. She uses mathematical language well, such as 'underneath', to introduce children to more challenging mathematical ideas. The childminder supports children to develop good physical skills. Children enjoy regular outings with the childminder to local groups, soft-play areas and parks. This supports children's confidence, physically and emotionally, and helps them learn how to adapt their behaviour in different environments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. They settle with ease and are emotionally secure. Children are constantly motivated to play and learn, concentrate for long periods on tasks and show pride in their achievements, such as making up new games. The range of activities and the childminder's support positively influence children's attitude to learn. Children develop a good sense of healthy lifestyles. The childminder takes them outdoors every day to be physically active and exercise, and prepares fresh and wholesome meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills that help prepare them well for their next stages in learning and eventual move to school. Children gain good control and coordination of their bodies. They develop good communication skills, and learn how to behave when with others and form close friendships.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445301 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1048527 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Cullompton, Devon. She offers care every weekday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except public holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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